• Emerging trends
The internet is almost, if not more famous than James Bond. Although its commercial age is very young, it has literally spread around the world like the flu virus and is used by so many people for so many things, for the sake of convenience, business and unfortunately, mischief.
Emerging trends are net-search-shopping. Most people will do their searches and cost comparison via the internet, before making a decision.
All the specs are available for anything you want to buy including comments from customers highlighting problems and compliments about the product. You can ask questions about the product or give your requirements and ask for input as to which product will meet your needs.
You can virtually buy anything you want from international companies and have anything shipped within a few days and delivered right to your doorstep.
There is the possibility of going on virtual tours to just about anywhere. You can look for homes and get a view of the house. You can see what hotels look like before you book. You can see the specs of a car, camera, cell phone, radio, bicycle, etc and order via the net and just sit back and wait for delivery.
Whatever you want, there is a site for it. You want to immigrate; there is site offering advice and service. This will link to a discussion forum filled with people who have immigrated and who are only too willing to share their experiences and pitfalls. You ask a question, you are guaranteed to get numerous responses from which you can make wise decisions.
They are even now talking about doing a virtual “Tour de France†route so that you can experience the guts and the glory of such an amazing event.
Trends come and go, but the net is here to stay. It is guaranteed to get more sophisticated, more daring and more user friendly, so that all, including great-granny, will be able to use the net with ease and success.
